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Violane and Caledonite Physical Properties


Caledonite and Violane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40  
5.6-5.76  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect  
[001] perfect; [100] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
2.5-3  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Violane and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Violane and Caledonite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Violane and Caledonite chemical formula.

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Violane and Caledonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Violane and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Violane and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Violane is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.

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